AP Enviro vs. AP Physics

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<p>So my guidance counselor wanted me to start thinking about courses for next year (senior) just to make things a little easier when the time comes. Now one of the things I'm thinking of is a science AP. Bio & Chem are instant no's for me, so its either Physics (B or C, another question in its own) or Enviro. The only thing is if I take Enviro, the lab period runs alongside with Gym, and either Physics lab runs alongside with a Study Hall since it meets twice a week for labs. So I could either...</p>

<p>A) Take Enviro and still have a period for an other class, maybe another AP. Although Enviro is considered a "lesser" AP.
B) Take Physics (B or C) and a Study Hall, knocking out another period. However, Physics isn't a "lesser" AP.</p>

<p>And then if I go with Physics, should I take B or C. I'm taking Physics H this year and that's the only Physics background I have. I could apply (and get into) Physics C since I'm taking Calc BC this year, but I don't know how hard it is or if I should just stick with Physics B (that is if I even choose to take Physics :P). Any advice?</p>

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<p>Take Physics over Enviro.</p>

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<p>With Physics, does B look any less prestigious than C? If I do end up with Physics, I'm not sure which I should take.</p>

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<p>I suppose, I mean C is just harder.</p>

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<p>Physics will definitely look better, I think. At my school B is a prerequisite for C, but take C if you can handle it. (Taking C now; teacher says that electromagnetism will get really hard and abstract, compared to mechanics)</p>

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<p>im not sure that you should jump into C without any serious physics background. </p>

<p>it depends on what you want. physics, at most schools, is a lot of work. environmental can be a lot lighter of a load, and a lot easier AP test. Also, are you looking to get credit for the test? a lot of schools don't have a corresponding class to give credit for the enviro exam.</p>